Posts tagged with "technology"
Broad explorations of technology trends, innovations, and their impacts on society and business.
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Figma’s Trademark Overreach: 'Dev Mode'
April 22, 2025 @ 10 AM
Figma’s aggressive trademark strategy—covering generic tech terms like “Dev Mode,” “Config,” and “Schema”—has sparked backlash. Here’s a rundown of the most questionable trademarks and why Lovable (and the community) should push back.
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OpenAI Playing Catch-Up in the AI Coding Wars
April 16, 2025 @ 3 PM
OpenAI is reportedly in talks to acquire Windsurf, the AI coding startup formerly known as Codeium, for $3 billion. This move signals OpenAI’s intent to catch up with GitHub Copilot and Cursor, and sends a clear message to Microsoft: OpenAI is ready to compete head-to-head in the developer tools market.
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Breaking Down OpenAI's Upcoming Model Lineup
April 14, 2025 @ 2 AM
A closer look at OpenAI's rumored new AI models including GPT-4.1, its smaller variants, and the mysterious o3 and o4-mini models. What might these new offerings bring to the AI landscape?
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GitHub Copilot's exciting new upgrade
April 4, 2025 @ 2 AM
GitHub Copilot's latest upgrade introduces groundbreaking features that redefine AI-assisted coding. Additionally, Microsoft's decision to block its extensions on Cursor AI raises questions about the future of AI tooling.
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On Technological Stratification
March 30, 2025 @ 2 AM
As society becomes increasingly divided by technological access, the rise of AI and convenience services highlights a growing stratification. From financial barriers to time as a luxury, the implications of this divide are profound. Will future generations inherit a fairer landscape or one defined by privilege?
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How Claude Code Built and Generated This Blog
March 21, 2025 @ 2 AM
From initial concept to deployment on Cloudflare Pages, this deep dive explores how Claude Code architected and built this blog from scratch - featuring TypeScript static site generation, markdown processing, syntax highlighting, and more.
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Is Google lost?
March 16, 2025 @ 2 AM
Google's shift from Assistant to Gemini continues its legacy of abrupt product pivots. Let's unpack the history behind these decisions and explore what it means for users.
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Open source as an advantage in the AI age
March 15, 2025 @ 2 AM
With AI code editors like Cursor AI leveraging models such as Claude and OpenAI’s GPT-4 pretrained on vast open-source repositories, closed source libraries are increasingly obsolete. If your competitive edge isn’t defined by proprietary code, open source is the clear winner.
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Chrome just killed uBlock
March 9, 2025 @ 1 AM
As Google finally kills uBlock Origin support in Chrome with its new Manifest V3 framework, millions of users are searching for alternatives. Here's why Brave browser has become the definitive solution for those seeking an ad-free browsing experience in 2025.
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Cryptocurrency ATM: Claims vs. Reality
March 8, 2025 @ 12 AM
Cryptocurrency ATMs have been touted as a tool for financial inclusion, particularly for the unbanked and unhoused. However, the reality of who uses these machines and how they are used often diverges from these claims. This post examines the gap between the intended benefits and actual usage of cryptocurrency ATMs in San Francisco.
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The True Cost of AI
March 6, 2025 @ 12 AM
OpenAI’s introduction of specialized AI agents signifies a transformative shift in artificial intelligence’s pricing structure, targeting enterprise-level clients. These agents, capable of executing complex tasks in areas like sales and software engineering, are priced between $2,000 and $20,000 per month. This ambitious pricing strategy aims to offset substantial past losses while tapping into high demand for advanced AI functionalities.
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Perplexity replaces Google Search and Apple News for me
March 3, 2025 @ 12 AM
Perplexity AI has replaced Google Search and Apple News in my daily routine, solving longstanding frustrations. Its real-time data provides immediate, synthesized answers with transparent source attribution, eliminating endless scrolling through links. The conversational interface naturally handles follow-up queries.
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A New Beginning
March 1, 2025 @ 12 AM
After years offline, my blog returns with fresh perspectives. Expect practical insights on scalable web development, thoughtful tech trend analysis, San Francisco’s tech culture, and perhaps even parenting. Let’s reconnect and start the conversation!
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